CALICO MUSSELS

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Terrific flavor and something different for a make-ahead party appetizer.

Provided by Margo Bock

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time P1DT50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup white wine
1 small onion, minced
1 lemon wedge
2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
¼ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small carrot, shredded
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine wine, onion, and lemon in a large skillet; add mussels. Bring mixture to a simmer and steam mussels until they break open, about 5 minutes. Transfer mussels to a bowl using a slotted spoon and continue simmering wine mixture until slightly reduced, about 5 more minutes.
  • Remove mussels from shells, reserving some shells for serving.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir reduced wine, carrot, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, parsley, vinegar, pepper, and salt into garlic; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix mussels and vegetable-wine mixture together in a bowl; marinate in refrigerator, about 24 hours. Serve by scooping a mussel and marinade into reserved half shells arranged on a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 111.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Jepsy Mariner
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the mussels and the broth. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Mohammad Ozmaeian
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The mussels were tender and juicy, and the broth was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Raquel Scibetta
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors in the broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Samiullah Sajid
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I love mussels and this recipe is one of my favorites. The broth is so flavorful and the mussels are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kofi Nectah
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I've never cooked mussels before, but this recipe made it easy. The mussels turned out great and the broth was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Beauty Saha
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it is worth it. The mussels are tender and juicy, and the broth is packed with flavor. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


muaz1727 khan
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the mussels and the broth. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


LAB ONE IT
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The mussels were tender and juicy, and the broth was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Camden
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors in the broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamarrie Moore
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I love mussels and this recipe is one of my favorites. The broth is so flavorful and the mussels are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Rashed khan
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I've never cooked mussels before, but this recipe made it easy. The mussels turned out great and the broth was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Candice Howard
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The mussels were tender and juicy, and the broth was packed with flavor. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Tuya Mundgai
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the mussels and the broth. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Sanjana Keya
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This recipe is a keeper! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I served it with crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


gamys charles
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but my husband loves them. I made this recipe for him and he raved about it. He said it was the best mussel dish he's ever had.


Lindelwa Zulu
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I wasn't sure how I would like mussels, but this recipe changed my mind. The mussels were delicious and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Izzy Olson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors in the broth.


Simon Mashada
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mussels are always tender and juicy, and the broth is packed with flavor. I highly recommend it!


Joni Original bro
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These mussels were a hit! The broth was flavorful and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.